4 Pieces

Alexander ScriabinOp.56

RomanticKnownpreludeG-sharp minorLento4/4~6 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 8

About this piece

Scriabin's Op. 56, No. 3 is a deeply atmospheric and harmonically adventurous prelude, representative of his mature style. Its sprawling arpeggios and complex voicings create a sense of profound introspection.

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Teacher notes

Mastering the wide stretches and achieving clarity in the dense harmonic textures are the primary challenges.

Technical focus

wide-spanarpeggiospedalingvoicingrubatolayered-texture

Mood

mysteriousatmosphericcontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Pieces (Op.56) by Alexander Scriabin?

4 Pieces (Op.56) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play 4 Pieces?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 4 Pieces?

A typical performance of 4 Pieces (Op.56) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Pieces?

4 Pieces (Op.56) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.